National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides a safe, convenient and
responsible means of disposal for prescription drugs, while also educating the
general public about the potential for abuse of these medications.

Anyone interested in disposing of their unwanted prescription drugs
should bring medications to the Tarrant Police Department in the parking lot of
Food Giant, 1528 Jackson Blvd., from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

The
DEA
started Drug Take-Back Day program in 2010 as an issue of public health.
According to the DEA, prescription drugs that are not disposed of safely can
end up in the wrong hands and possibly lead to abuse. The DEA also warns
against flushing pills because there's a threat of water contamination.